Industry Socials
From brunches to late night parties, with plenty of drinks receptions, delegations drinks and film premiere drinks in between. DocFest Industry Socials are the perfect opportunity to network, socialise, dance – and catch up with friends.
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Awards Drinks
Following this year's Awards Ceremony, come celebrate with our partners, The Whickers.
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BFI Doc Society Drop In
The BFI Doc Society Fund invites all non-fiction film talent to join us at our open-access drop-in day followed by a happy hour.
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Chicken & Egg Films Reception
Join us for drinks to celebrate 20 years of championing women and gender-expansive documentary filmmakers whose stories inspire critical empathy and meaningful action.
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Chilean Delegation Drinks
Join the Chilean delegation to celebrate the films and projects selected this year, and share with friends and colleagues from the south.
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Closing Night Party
Join us at the Showroom Bar for drinks and dancing to celebrate the closing night of the festival!
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Croatian Audiovisual Centre Drinks
Croatian Audiovisual Centre invites you to join us for a drink and celebrate the premiere of A Little Gray Wolf Will Come at Sheffield DocFest.
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Marketplace 20th Anniversary Drinks
Following the last of this year's events at Cutlers' Hall, join us at the Cathedral to celebrate 20 years of the MeetMarket at Sheffield DocFest.
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Meet the Filmmakers Drinks
Come to the Meet the Filmmakers event, where you can connect with passionate up-and-coming and seasoned directors and filmmakers eager to share their documentary stories.
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Molinare Craft Focus Drinks
Join Molinare in celebrating the storytellers and visionaries who turn real-life moments into unforgettable films.
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Move Ya Body: The Global Groove Party
Get ready to sweat, slay, and serve - Freedom Principle's throwing the ultimate house party. Good vibes only. Big beats, high energy. Bring ya dancing shoes, boo!
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National Geographic Happy Hour
Join National Geographic for Happy Hour with a night of festivities and merrymaking.
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New Generation Europe Foundation Reception
Come and meet the New Generation Europe Foundation team and our delegation of filmmakers. 
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Opening Night Drinks
Join us at the Cathedral following our opening night film, Still Pushing Pineapples for drinks and to celebrate the opening of the festival!
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Scottish Delegation Drinks
Come and meet the Scottish Delegation of producers, filmmakers and financiers present in Sheffield.
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ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund Drop-In
Come and meet the team from the Unscripted TV Skills Fund, and discover what opportunities are available to support your professional and personal development.
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Sky Documentaries Brunch
Join us for coffee and brunch as we celebrate another successful year of award-winning films and series from Sky Documentaries.
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The Production Guild of Great Britain Brunch
Join us at Sheffield DocFest for The Production Guild of Great Britain Brunch, kindly supported by Sunbelt Rentals.
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The World of Wonder Ball
Get ready for an exciting night from World of Wonder! Prepare for an evening filled with drinks, dancing, and so much more at Peddler.
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Women in Film and TV Drinks Reception
Come and meet the WFTV team and network with industry friends and colleagues.
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